vmser Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I am thinking of selling it and buying a 1997 Toyota Hilux. Have you seen the Top Gear video where they try to destroy one of those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Militaris Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I am thinking of selling it and buying a 1997 Toyota Hilux. Have you seen the Top Gear video where they try to destroy one of those? Yeah I seen that, was quite impressive. I also heard of a similar thing being done to a Hyundai or similar and it survived quite a bit of punishment also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____ Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Depending on its miliage and service history 8k does not seem that bad, getting it for 6.5k would seem like a bargain. The tyres by themselves are worth 1.5k when new and the winch another couple of thousand if it was decent quality. It's done just over 140K on the original engine. Tyres are at 90% tred, and most of the other mods are under 18 months old. The GPS unit itself is a year old and worth (rrp) just under 2K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLancer Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I sold it to a friend for 1 dollar ....?!?!? Call me next time you have *any* cars for sale. We might be able to even negotiate hundredfold amounts even if you don't deem it necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Technically my first car was a car my parents bought as their own but "I could use it." Basically it left an escape clause in there for them to always say it is their car, even though I was the only one to drive it. It was a '93 Nissan Altima with 113,000 miles on it, and it was a steal of a deal for $1,200. Had some paint work it needed done, but nothing that was seriously noticeable. Since it was a four-cylinder, it ran pretty rough, but it ran. At some point there was a vacuum leak that made it so that if you didn't keep the RPMs up, it would die. This meant, when at a stop light, putting it into neutral and revving it to about 1500, and as soon as the light went green, let off the gas and put it into drive all fast enough to not lose RPMs, but careful not to launch at 1500 RPMs. It was an art... Also the starter motor died (how I got lucky enough for this to happen while it was parked in the garage I may never know), and the fuel gauge was under the impression that the tank only held about six gallons, despite the fact that it held about 17 gallons, so the gauge was useless. But it was a tank through the snow, I got up hills and through some of the most slippery stuff around, and it was always fun to mess around with in an empty parking lot with ice. My sister soon after hit driving age, and a decision had to be made. My parents presented the option to "share it," which would be the fair thing to do, but that's literally impossible since we both have jobs, different school schedules, and different social lives. I had never really liked the Nissan anyway, and always hoped for something better. I decided to buy a car, and after some thought I realized that with my current job I would have just enough money to make the monthly payments and pay for enough gas to get only to school and work, no fun. So I found and bought a '98 Toyota 4Runner that was mechanically sound at 118,000 miles (Toyotas run forever, similar to Militaris' Helix Surf, which is the same thing). I poured some money into some maintenance that the previous owners neglected, things like getting the timing belt/water pump changed, new tires, etc. I'm much happier driving a car that I know is my own, runs great, and I enjoy driving. It's not particularly fast, but it gets me around safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uldric Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 First car was a ford laser. Current car is a Ford Falcon. Don't have a pic of it, but it is basically the same as this one. Same colour, same design, except mine is a 98, not a 03. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Militaris Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I'm much happier driving a car that I know is my own, runs great, and I enjoy driving. It's not particularly fast, but it gets me around safely. Mine is the 3L diesel and I had it up to 160km/hr, the the speedometer only goes up to 160km/hr. They are great vehicles and so versatile with so much room, plus with a few modifications they are excellent off road. The IFS versions also are nice and comfy to ride. It is also plenty of room in the boot to sleep in, I would choose one over a van any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majyk Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 1993 Toyota Tercel. Cost $300 and I put another $1800 into repairs over a 3 year period. Ugliest beater to be on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrington Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I'm still on my first car... a Fiat Brava. It's second hand, cost me 3,000 and i've now had it for two years now. Will likely trade it in another year or so... i'll post a picture of it later :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adthegreat- Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I just bought my first car on saturday just gone ^_^ I got an S Reg Ford Fiesta 1.3 for ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã1695. It should give me a larger incentive to pass my driving test, and although it isn't the fastest car, it will be good for my commute to college. How bad is insurance in other countries, my 3rd party fire and theft is ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã1440, almost as much as the car :'(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I am thinking of selling it and buying a 1997 Toyota Hilux. Have you seen the Top Gear video where they try to destroy one of those? And fail miserably :P I can't drive til next year but i'll probably just get an old Renault Clio or Vauxhall Corsa or whatever's cheapest. Just a set of wheels would be awesome "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearspudgod Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 My first car was a 2000 subaru outback, i still have it. No problems what so ever, i <3 subaru. http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/975/70961xn8.jpg[/img]Playing WoW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apinagez Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 My first car was a 2000 subaru outback, i still have it. No problems what so ever, i <3 subaru. I envy you. ^The most disturbing signature on Tip.it^Last.fm|HELLY KAYLA!|Oh the mehagurtz!|#Siencemakers"they care less about their spelling mistakes then I." - Lionheart"apinagez... let me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackalope14 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Mine is a 1998 green Mazda 626. It is alright. The windsheild has a small crack in it but that will be fixed soon. Some of the padding inside of the door came loose. Most importantly I probably need new tires. We got our first snow today and when I was driving to school I started fishtailing and almost slid into a busy intersection. Luckly my back wheel slammed into the curb and that stopped me. Thank God :pray: That may not have been all the tires fault though. I was probably going a little fast and wasnt used to driving in the ice and snow. :-w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniseCookies Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 2005 Volvo S60 R - But in Silver Share between 2 other siblings, although I can't drive yet. I love it :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a7xpure Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Ohhh I'm so friggin' excited. I've only got 8 more months till I get my permit. For my birthday my mom is buying me any car and I'm allowed to buy whatever sound system, TV, Electronics..etc. for my room as long it is $15,000- It's not going to be a great car because I'll spend a [cabbage]load more on my room for school and leisures (Sp?) but that will still be pretty friggin' decent for a first car with what I have left I've got my eyes on a nice Pontiac G6 ^_^ Good god you people complain alot, even though it was my bad.. I didn't add the other part of my "gift". http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/ ... edance.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 $15,000 for a first car won't be great? .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 $15,000 for a first car won't be great? .... Yea seriously. Anything over $5000 for a first car is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaphias Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Im not nearly old enough to leagly drive, but that dosen't mean that I haven't driven before... I drove my dad's soon to be hot rod, a 1994 Geo Tracker Converteble top. Well, if going forewards 40 feet counts as driving... By the way, just got back from a trip to Palm Springs, CA, and saw 2 (yes thats two) Lamborghinis. Oh man, nearly flew through the roof of the car when I saw those! 8,325th to 99 Firemaking 3/9/08 | 44,811th to 99 Cooking 7/16/084,968th to 99 Farming 10/9/09 | Runescaper August 2005-March 2010Tip.it Mod Feb. 2008-Sep. 2008 | Tip.it Crew Sep. 2008-Nov. 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00 Quanta Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I have a Nissan Skyline which my parents bought for me in college during my year and also an Acura RSX 2001 my skyline is similar to this one but just different colors my acura RSX model 2001 btw, my parents ordered the skyline right from Japan :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 $15,000 for a first car won't be great? .... Yea seriously. Anything over $5000 for a first car is very good. Yeah i'm fortunate that my first car is sort of a "hand-me-down" car. Parrents bought it because our other was getting old and so that me or my sister could use it once we were the age. I really haven't used it though. Didn't bring a car to college here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poopingman Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I have a Nissan Skyline which my parents bought for me in college during my year and also an Acura RSX 2001 my skyline is similar to this one but just different colors my acura RSX model 2001 btw, my parents ordered the skyline right from Japan :lol: You're not a ricer, are you? :? I know you probably wouldn't admit it anyway, but when parentals bought you your "Skyline" I have to ask. Metal fans, check out my band!Still the King.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigra00 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Ohhh I'm so friggin' excited. I've only got 8 more months till I get my permit. For my birthday my mom is buying me any car I can get for $15,000- It's not going to be a great car, but that much will be pretty friggin' decent for a first car. I've got my eyes on a nice Pontiac G6 ^_^ Wow. Spoiled kids never cease to amaze me. Yes, $15,000 for a first car is only "decent". :roll: Must be nice to have mommy's money. Geeze. Poopingman, get off the whole "ricer" thing. Noone cares anymore if someone is a ricer or not. Get over it. The popularity of any given religion today depends on the victories of the wars they fought in the past. - Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poopingman Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Ohhh I'm so friggin' excited. I've only got 8 more months till I get my permit. For my birthday my mom is buying me any car I can get for $15,000- It's not going to be a great car, but that much will be pretty friggin' decent for a first car. I've got my eyes on a nice Pontiac G6 ^_^ Wow. Spoiled kids never cease to amaze me. Yes, $15,000 for a first car is only "decent". :roll: Must be nice to have mommy's money. Geeze. Poopingman, get off the whole "ricer" thing. Noone cares anymore if someone is a ricer or not. Get over it. Wrong. Metal fans, check out my band!Still the King.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 $15,000 for a first car won't be great? .... Yea seriously. Anything over $5000 for a first car is very good. If given as a present it is good. I'm not to happy about my $14000 car because I am going to be in debt till I die :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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